Possible to get flat, taut abdomen from mini tummy tuck with laser lipo?

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A: Mini Tummy Tuck and Laser Liposuction

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

From your picture it doesn't look like you really need a mini tummy tuck. Standard liposuction on your abdomen and medial thighs would do quite well. There is no advantage to "laser lipo" and the potential complications are significant. Go with the gold standard-tumescent liposuction.

A: Weight loss and mini-tummy tuck

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

With the amount of weight loss you had, I doubt that laser lipo and a mini-tummy tuck will be helpful. I treat many patients with massive weight loss, and they usually need at least a full tummy-tuck. In the view of your abdomen you appear to have loose skin hanging over your underwear line along... more

A: I doubt it

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

As long as you have lost weight and had children, a full tummy tuck is the best option - it is also probably no more expensive than an mini and a laser lipo. Go for the tried and true option. If you see me, I will show you photos of what you can expect.

A: Mini tummy tuck and vaser liposuction

By Barry H. Dolich, MD - Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Although your photo with your arms extended can distort the abdomen and the midrif, I would say that a" good" result might be expected. But remember, with a mini skin excision is minimal and many of your stretch marks will not be removed, nor can your skin be tensioned to minimize the high... more

A: Few patients are candidates for mini tummy tuck

By Elan B. Singer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Given your history you should be very happy with your current body contour. Nothing beats diet and exercise! Having said that, however, you are probably not a candidate for mini tummy tuck and liposuction. Few patients qualify for mini tummy tuck. If you have a small amount of redunant... more

A: Realistic expectations from mini

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

The bottom line answer is no BUT that does not mean you should not do that. Most patients that are borderline for a mini tummy tuck eventually agree that they should have had a full tummy tuck. The only thing that they have saved is a longer scar and a scar around the belly button. That being said, you... more

A: Tummy Tuck concerns

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

SEE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING" MORE": Overall you have an excellent contour given your history. However, in consideration of your history and massive weight loss, it is most likely that ANY liposcution procedure will leave you with loose skin. Not to be overly... more

A: Full vs Mini Tummy tuck vs laser lipo

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

"34 year old, 5'8", 140 lbs, mom of 2, who at 14 weighed 230 lbs" - your picture looks a lot better than your description. As pictures go, it would have been helpful to have a picture of you bent (L shape) at the waist, with the stomach muscles relaxed, as if diving into a pool. Any stomach... more

A: Tummy tuck vs mini tummy tuck

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Actually, with 2 children and a 90 pound weight loss, what you need is a full tummy tuck to get the flattest tightest abdomen you can have. A mini tummy tuck will only treat the abdomen below the umbilicus and the liposuction (smart, vaser or other) will NOT lead to skin shrinkage and that will make you... more